Happy New Year: 2011

Jag vill önska er alla ett Gott Nytt År! Jag vet att ni är lika glada som jag är, ännu ett årgått kan du tro det?! ;) Var säker och njut av din helg! :)

I'm alive!

I know I have not blogged a whole lot in the past two months and for that I am very sorry. Ive missed my blog and all my friends I have made within the community I really have :)

I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year! I know you are as excited as I am, another year gone can you believe it?! ;) Please be safe and enjoy your weekend! :)

Cheers

CSN Giveaway Winner!

Rinz is my giveaway winner! 

Congratulations to my winner, you have been selected among many ! Please respond to my email with your contact information so I can pass it along to CSN. I hope that you get what you wanted from the site! Thank you to everyone who has taken part in my giveaway's. December is always a busy busy month for me, I have a very demanding job... the lack of blog posts should tell you that. I sure do miss you all i'll be posting more real soon I promise!!  Have a good weekend everyone! have fun & be safe!

Post Packages from the Jen's! :)

Jennifer & Jennifae were both ever so nice to send me lovely items in the post during the week! Packs are always exciting like early holiday really so I thought I'd share what was inside!! :)

Jennifae sent me 6 full size everyday mineral products! I was so excited to see them in all their beauty. The colors are gorgeous, I love them all! Thank you again!

Jennifer sent me these lashes. They are so pretty and I can't wait to try them out! I'll have to do a review and FOTD on them soon! Thank you Jen!

 P.S. I know I have only been posting blog's on the weekends, I'm sorry to go from posting everyday to only twice a week :( It's been so busy at the office I hardly have time for anything. I leave early morning and come home late at night and just hit the bed for sleeping hours. I plan to figure out something soon. Perhaps putting my posts together prior to the week and posting them on the week days will be easier. I sure do miss you all! Hope everyone has a lovely Sunday! x

How To: Grapes Diminish Sun Spots & Cleanse

Grapes to diminish sunspots

Grapes contain up to twenty antioxidants, and are a good source of vitamins and minerals.

To diminish sunspots, rub half grape over the skin, before bedtime. Rinse off with warm water the next day. Use sunblock with at least SPF 15 every day.

Grapes to clean your face

Ingredients:

1 Cup Mashed Grapes
1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Salt or Baking Soda
1/4 Cup Milk

Instructions:
Put Grapes, oil, salt, and milk in a blender and blend well.

Application & Mixture:
Apply to your face rubbing it in well, then wash off with warm water.

How To: Papaya Fruit Mask

Facts: 
Papaya is amazing it can really Perk up your skin . It’s beneficial for skin care and repair. You can use papaya to treat or eliminate old dead skin cells, dandruff and other skin disorders and even to reduce the signs of premature aging. Below is the reciepe I use to make my skin feel smooth and have a glow that's hard to miss!


Ingredients:
1/2 Papaya fruit pulp


Mixture & Application:
Just mash the papaya and spread it all over your face and neck. Leave on for 15-25 minutes.
Wash off with cold water and pat dry. Your face will surely glow after this treatment, and leave you with skin you can not keep your hands off of!

Package from Justine !!

Ive had the longest week at work. Its been so crazy that I went from a daily blogger to a missing one!

I have not blogged for 5 days! Sorry ladies I missed you all too! I came home today and there was a package waiting for me! I was so glad for the weekend to come and this was surely the frosting on top!

Justine was so kind to send me all of the items in my package! (shown below) I am so excited with them and can't wait to give you all a full review!

Thank You Justine!!!!

Giveaway Winners!

Melissa (bb) & Irma (fb) 

are my two Coach money towards order giveaway winners!!

Congrats! Please respond to the email I have sent so that I can send your pack to

you straight away!

Currently...

Side Note: Grattis, Happy Birthday to my good friend Alex Lamb!

Reading: Lauren Conrad L.A. Candy (once again) & a few of my monthly subscriptions of Glamour & beauty sorts, nothing to heavy.

Buying: Cosmetics as always. I have such a long wish list and it always seems I get everything but whats on it? Why do I do that?

Listening to: EDM. I'm a Trance & Progressive House girl I don't listen to much else besides just that or classical tracks :)

Wearing: Layers. I love when the weather gets a bit chilly because that's when you can layer and have fun with textures patterns and colors! I rely on classic, simple items that don't require a lot of thought and have timeless style.

Drinking: Pumpkin Spice Soy Latte from Starbucks, one of my favorite things that this wonderful season brings :)

Watching: Desperate Housewives & Life Unexpected. I am not really a TV person I never watch it, I even watch these ep's online but they have kept my attention with every season given. Love my shows!

Loving: My Ryan. He is amazing. He has been there to support me in a lot of difficult times this past year and for that I love him with all my heart.

Anticipating: Time spent with my lover,everyday is such a buildup. The airport will definitely get the show of the classic "run jump & hug!"

Beginning:A new chapter now rather than waiting for the silly new year, it's never to late to start over!

Collection: Lanvin for H&M 2010

I'm excited for what Lavin has put together just here .He utilizes his ability to pair up beautiful fabrics of all textures and colors on the cool side as well as deep vibrant tones. His clothing is a reflection of talent and beauty!

I have selected a few of the pull's from the collection and highlighted on the right hand side of each what stood out to me most! Marvelous pieces and an exquisite collection! Bravo!

Giveaway: CSN Stores

If living in the US you will win $25.00USD to use on over 200+ CSN sites!
I'm so very excited to announce that CSN has gave me the opportunity to host a lovely giveaway for my followers :) I love the community we have here because we can be as a family and share common interests. Well one of my interests is to shop!! I know all of you will love the idea of winning a £25 gift voucher to use as you wish on any of our 6 UK websites.Ive been looking through the site and there are so many beautiful things CSN has to offer! The only trouble I believe will be picking what it is youll be using the gift voucher on! :) CSN Stores has amazing online stores where you can find everything from great cookware to beautiful bedroom furniture to chic lighting pieces!

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How To: Lettuce Mask

Facts:For normal skin type ladies, here is some knowledge to share with you all from my readings. Lettuce leaves are best home remedies for normal skin. All lettuce is a good source of chlorophyll and rich in vitamin K. Iceberg lettuce provides a good source of choline. Romaine lettuce is the most nutrient-dense of all the lettuce varieties and is an excellent source of vitamins A, B1 and C, folic acid, manganese and chromium.  Olive oil is a fruit oil obtained from the olive and with its high content of antioxidative substances. It's also suitable to apply it into homemade natural facial mask at home.

Ingredients:

lettuce leaves

olive oil 

2 tsp lemon juice

mineral water

warm milk

Application:

Dip two large lettuce leaves in olive oil and sprinkle on them a few drops of lemon juice. Place them on both sides of your face, and then cover them with a paper towel dipped in mineral water. Wipe your face with a cotton ball soaked in warm milk, then rinse with warm water.

Review: Hard Candy Crush Baked Blush - Living Doll

"We  ♥ our animal friends, We don't test on them" 

^^Love that about Hard Candy :)

Packaging:

Very cute. It is very unique. The top is clear and has a mirror as a border. I took a lot of pictures so you can see the way the design is set. It drops down to the baked product and has a milk white base. On the back it gives information on the product and it explains what it is that is in the product mixture itself. 


Application - Formulation:
I love this blusher because it is just the right amount of pink to add a doll like look to your makeup but only faintly. It is a buildable formulation which allows you to be in control in the amount of product being added to your face and the desired look aimed for. It reminds me of cheeks that come in from a winter cold like a warm kiss to a cold cheek. Perfect flush! The texture is silky and blends well into the skin. I didn't have any sort of fall out with the product when applied with my 150. 


Overall:
I plan to buy a back up. I know a lot of product is baked within but you never know when and if it will get all used up. 
I love pink products and to be without it once I have had it is just not going to happen. I enjoy the sheen from the blush it
is something different than my others that I usually lean towards, matte. Very nice, I would definitely recommend it. I plan to buy up the other blushes that the Hard Candy line carries! :)

What Hard Candy products would you recommend I try out?      

Check out my other Hard Candy Review

(dry)

Review: Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer - Tiki

Review: Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer - Tropics

Review: Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer - Tropics

"We  ♥ our animal friends, We don't test on them" 

^^ love that about Hard Candy ;)

Packaging:

Very cute. It is very unique. The top is clear and has a mirror as a border.

I took a lot of pictures so you can see the way the design is set. It drops 

down to the baked product and has a milk white base. On the back it gives 

information on the product and it explains what it is that is in the product 

mixture itself. 

Application - Formulation:

I know all the products are different when you go to buy them. Some have more lines of color running through them than others. I preferred a solid color with these items because I didn't know how they would turn out being I don't enjoy to often sparkle in my makeup. I love that it applies smooth to the skin. The mixture feels like silk. The product itself is bronze in color and has a bit of gold reflex in it that makes it look like perhaps there is a bit of shimmer on top of the bronze sheen. It applies light when not wet to the skin and is very buildable. I prefer only a little as I do all of my colors no matter where it is on the face they may be.

MSF:

I thought I should compare since I heard others compare it so it raises question. Baked Bronzer is less pigmented than an MSF, but the color is buildable. I prefer the So Baked Bronzer for my fair skin, I do love my MSF's! With one swoop of the  brush you can easily get a lot of product with an MSF. Tropics is

more of a little at a time sort.

Overall:

I would definitely recommend this product to friends. I own a few blushers and bronzers from Hard Candy

and I found that I love them. I think this product would be great for any skin tone I have very fair skin so it

works well for a bit of color or a topped contour. I even tried this product as a shadow and it looked great!

Check out my other Hard Candy Review

(Dry)

Review: Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer - Tiki
Review: Hard Candy Crush Baked Blush - Living Doll

Review: Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer - Tiki

"We  ♥ our animal friends, We don't test on them" 

^^ love that about Hard Candy ;)

Packaging:

Very cute. It is very unique. The top is clear and has a mirror as a border. I took a lot of pictures so you can see the way the design is set. It drops down to the baked product and has a milk white base. On the back it gives information on the product and it explains what it is that is in the product mixture itself. 

Application:

 I apply this with a flat top brush for best application pickup. I find that it is a buildable product which is nice but only a little is needed for my desired look. I swipe it above my cheek bones as a highlight rather than a bronzer and down my nose sometimes. It gives pigmented color but sheer is easy to achieve as well. A nice cool highlight but warm enough to add something to the face. It blends into the skin nicely and does not have a terrible amount of fallout.It's packed well into the packaging and leaves the skin with a nice sheen almost a dewey sort of look rather than sparkle. I always get noticed when I have it on people always compliment my skin which is great to hear.    

MSF:

I thought I should compare since I heard others compare it so it raises question. Baked Bronzer is less pigmented than an MSF, but the color is buildable. I prefer the So Baked Bronzer for my fair skin, I do love my msf's! With one swoop of the brush you can easily get a lot of product with an MSF. Tiki is

more of a little at a time sort.

Overall:

It's a great product for the cheap price $9.00USD is what I think I paid. It can be used wet or dry, I prefer it dry for a faint color. I've also used it on the eyes as a simple eyeshadow or on the brow bone. 

Works well for any sort of job.

(left) dry (right) dry

Review: Hard Candy Crush Baked Blush - Living Doll

Review: Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer - Tropics